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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,321.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,531.00 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Average monthly net salary in Estonia is
80% of people earn:
1,321 - 3,531 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,321 USD
10% earns more than 3,531 USD
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Distribution of employees in Estonia into salary brackets in USD.

Average salary and range in Estonia by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 1,907
Median 1,801
10% 1,150
25% 1,423
75% 2,270
90% 2,793
25-34
 
 
Average 2,366
Median 2,228
10% 1,398
25% 1,747
75% 2,832
90% 3,506
35-44
 
 
Average 2,499
Median 2,337
10% 1,423
25% 1,803
75% 3,012
90% 3,775
45-54
 
 
Average 2,373
Median 2,204
10% 1,306
25% 1,679
75% 2,880
90% 3,651
55+
 
 
Average 2,145
Median 1,999
10% 1,203
25% 1,534
75% 2,593
90% 3,266

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Estonia (USD).

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Men
2,503 USD
2,182 USD
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Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 14.7% more than women.

The best paid positions in Estonia

List of the best paid positions and their average monthly salary in Estonia (USD).

1. Leasing Director Leasing
5,895.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,192.00 USD
3. IT Architect Information Technology
5,115.00 USD
4. Solution architect Information Technology
5,035.00 USD
5. Sales Director Top Management
5,035.00 USD
6. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,947.00 USD
7. Technical Director Top Management
4,851.00 USD
8. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,704.00 USD
9. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,663.00 USD
10. Lead developer Information Technology
4,626.00 USD
11. Managing Director Top Management
4,622.00 USD
12. Logistics Director Top Management
4,612.00 USD
13. Plant manager Top Management
4,569.00 USD
14. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,550.00 USD
15. Marketing Director Top Management
4,547.00 USD
16. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,476.00 USD
17. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,452.00 USD
18. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,386.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,288.00 USD
20. SRE – Site Reliability Engineer Information Technology
4,196.00 USD

The worst paid positions in Estonia

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Estonia (USD)

1. Kitchen Helper Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,044.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,077.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,126.00 USD
4. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,157.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,163.00 USD
6. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,193.00 USD
7. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,194.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,197.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,211.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,219.00 USD
11. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,228.00 USD
12. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,232.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,243.00 USD
14. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,262.00 USD
15. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,276.00 USD
16. Cashier Commerce
1,282.00 USD
17. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,284.00 USD
18. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
1,290.00 USD
19. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
1,314.00 USD
20. Cleaner General labour
1,331.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,427 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
2,032 USD (net)
PolandPoland
3,113 USD (gross)
MacedoniaMacedonia
900 USD (net)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Maintenance Engineer
Car Industry
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
4,538 USD
Montly net salary
3,897 EUR
Anually salary
54,456 USD
Anually salary
46,764 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-30 06:32:35
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Department Director
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Raplamaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
4,917 USD
Montly net salary
4,223 EUR
Anually salary
59,004 USD
Anually salary
50,676 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-30 05:21:15
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Construction Manager
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
3,726 USD
Montly net salary
3,200 EUR
Anually salary
44,712 USD
Anually salary
38,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-30 00:23:19
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Sales Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,375 USD
Montly net salary
2,040 EUR
Anually salary
28,500 USD
Anually salary
24,480 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-29 22:37:00
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Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Viljandimaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
1,921 USD
Montly net salary
1,650 EUR
Anually salary
23,052 USD
Anually salary
19,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-29 22:25:41
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Tyre Fitter
Car Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Primary education
Montly net salary
2,542 USD
Montly net salary
2,183 EUR
Anually salary
30,504 USD
Anually salary
26,196 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-29 19:52:32
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HR Officer
Human Resources
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,962 USD
Montly net salary
1,685 EUR
Anually salary
23,544 USD
Anually salary
20,220 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-29 19:36:47
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IT Tester
Information Technology
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,820 USD
Montly net salary
1,563 EUR
Anually salary
21,840 USD
Anually salary
18,756 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-29 16:32:36
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Javascript Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
4,890 USD
Montly net salary
4,200 EUR
Anually salary
58,680 USD
Anually salary
50,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-29 15:46:57
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Office Manager
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,271 USD
Montly net salary
1,950 EUR
Anually salary
27,252 USD
Anually salary
23,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-29 15:17:17
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total gross average salary for job positions in the country based on Palgad.ee data in Estonia is 2,331 USD.

The best-paid positions in the country Estonia are Leasing Director, IT Director, IT Architect, Solution architect, Sales Director.

The worst-paid positions in the country Estonia are Kitchen Helper, Chambermaid, Porter, Information Staff, Counter Clerk, Assistant Cook.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men in the country Estonia, regardless of the work they do, women earn 12.82% less than men.

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